# One Nation to contest WA byelection after Labor MP resigns

A Western Australian Labor MP has resigned, triggering a state byelection. The right-wing One Nation party has announced it will field a candidate, potentially affecting the political dynamics in the district. The outcome may serve as a test of public sentiment ahead of larger elections.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/06/australia-news-live-crisafulli-bail-laws-property-market-auction-clearance-tax-reform-prime-minister-albanese-fiji-treaty-royal-commission-meta-antisemitism-ntwnfb) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:23:43 GMT